2022 Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Religious Studies in Pennsylvania

A doctor's degree in religious studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #84 out of 295 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Religious Studies in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 4 doctor's degrees in religious studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Religious Studies School for Your Doctor's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your doctor's degree in religion matters. We created our Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Religious Studies in Pennsylvania ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality religious studies program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

One Size Does Not Fit All

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for religious studies.

Most Popular Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Religious Studies in Pennsylvania

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in religious studies.

Most Well Attended Schools for Religion Students Working on Their Doctorate

1

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

2 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in religious studies needs to take a look at Temple University. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for doctor's degrees in religious studies in Pennsylvania.

There were about 2 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year.

More information about a doctorate in religious studies from Temple University

2

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

1 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Pennsylvania is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in religious studies. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for doctor's degrees in religious studies in Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 1 religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year.

More information about a doctorate in religious studies from University of Pennsylvania

2

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

1 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in religious studies. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for doctor's degrees in religious studies in Pennsylvania.

There were about 1 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year.

More information about a doctorate in religious studies from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Best Religious Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Religious Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	183	19
New Jersey	113	8
District of Columbia	81	6

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Rankings in Majors Related to Religion

Religious Studies is one of 3 different types of Philosophy & Religious Studies programs to choose from.

Religion Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies	4

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Philosophy	24

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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